Shabir Ally is a Guyanese-born Canadian Islamic scholar, prominent public speaker, and president of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International, based in Toronto, Canada. He is widely recognized for his participation in interfaith debates, particularly with Christian apologists such as David Wood, where he defends Islamic perspectives. Ally advocates for a contextual interpretation of Quranic verses, frequently drawing parallels with similar expressions found in the Christian Bible to facilitate dialogue and understanding between Muslims and Christians. His work emphasizes dawah (Islamic outreach) through lectures, Q&A sessions, writings, media engagements, and hosting programs like 'Let the Quran Speak,' where he explores theological and contemporary issues from an Islamic viewpoint, aiming to address common misconceptions about Islam. Ally immigrated from Guyana to Canada, where he pursued higher education and established his career in Islamic scholarship. He received classical training in the Quran and Sunnah in Guyana and South Africa. As a key figure in North American Muslim communities, Ally contributes to educational initiatives and interreligious harmony.